What makes an Aspie happy?
I have found, as an Aspie among neurotypical folks, that having realistic expectations of others is of critical importance in order to be happy. The higher your expectations are of the people around you, the more likely you are to feel let down by them at some point, even when they haven’t done anything wrong.
What should you not say to Aspie?
5 things to NEVER say to someone with Autism:
- “Don’t worry, everyone’s a little Autistic.” No.
- “You must be like Rainman or something.” Here we go again… not everyone on the spectrum is a genius.
- “Do you take medication for that?” This breaks my heart every time I hear it.
- “I have social issues too.
- “You seem so normal!
Can someone with Asperger’s Fall in Love?
Despite the problems in relationship skills experienced by many people with Asperger’s syndrome, some adults can progress along the relationship continuum and are able to experience romantic and subsequently intimate personal relationships, even becoming a lifelong partner.
Are Aspergers faithful?
Honesty and loyalty – People with Asperger type personalities tend to demonstrate these valued and appreciated qualities to a high degree, but Aspies are also known for being very direct (blunt even) and speaking their mind.
Is it Asperger’s or is it Aspie?
But those who had a diagnosis before the change stilluse the term ‘Asperger’s’, ‘Aspie’ for short, and it’s still a preferred term by many who feel they have symptoms. When labels are and aren’t helpful The helpful thing about moving the diagnosis to ‘autism spectrum disorder’ is that ‘spectrum’ emphasises how this is not an exact science.
Do people with Aspergers like to be touched?
Those with Asperger’s can be very sensitive to touch and shy away from it,with the exception of someone they deeply trust. They might flinch at being tapped on the back or touched on the arm, and refuse to be hugged. They might also have other autistic traits like a sensitivity tonoise, smell, and colour. Aspergers vs Autism spectrum disorder
Can a person with Asperger’s syndrome date?
It’s an act, one they feel they must put on to win you. No one can keep up an act forever. “The person with Asperger’s Syndrome may have developed a superficial expertise in romance and dating from careful observation, and by mimicking actors and using the script from television programs and films…
Should the diagnosis of Aspergers be changed to ‘autism spectrum disorder’?
The helpful thing about moving the diagnosis to ‘autism spectrum disorder’ is that ‘spectrum’ emphasises how this is not an exact science. Aspergers isn’t something you can see under a microscope. Like all mental health labels, it’s just a word to describe a group of symptoms shared by certain individuals.